After a week of everyone talking far too much about Sunday’s Manning vs. Manning matchup, Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on Thursday gave a brief breakdown of what he sees in Eli Manning’s game. He’s been preparing all week for his defense to face off against him — and as just another quarterback, not as his quarterback’s brother — so he’d know.

“He’s probably deceivingly athletic,” Del Rio said. “He’s not like some of the quarterbacks out there that are going to win a foot race, but he’s mobile enough, and obviously he’s very smart. He’s got a great, live arm. He’s got a terrific cast of characters that he distributes the ball to. He buys the time he needs and does the things he needs to do, including with his legs. He’ll run for first downs from time to time. He’s mobile enough.”

Much of the conversation Thursday also focused on Manning’s receiving corps, which featured three receivers who each accumulated more than 100 yards last week. Broncos coach John Fox pointed out that it’s silly to feel each week like his team is going up against a great set of receivers because nearly every team these days has a great set of receivers.